rich soil. After a few weeks, I noticed that a long, slender, leggy beetle had apparently emerged from the rotten wood and taken up residence in my terrarium. It resembled a somewhat homelier version of some of the beetles that I had collected...
The head contains antennae that are short, and the elytra (wing covers) protect the flying wings beneath. Ladybugs are typically small, ranging in size from about 0.8 to 18 mm in length. Head: Contains eyes, mouth, and short antennae Thorax: Connects the head and the elytra (wing covers)...